Shipfitter 1st Class

Shipfitter 1st Class Shipfitter Pascagoula, Mississippi Contract To Hire May 21, 2026 MK Industries is hiring 1st Class Shipfitters in Pascagoula, MS Why choose us? MK Industries knows a company's success begins with its employees, and your success begins with the right career move. With 25+ years of experience, we have grown to become an industry leader in the staffing and recruiting space. Coast to Coast, we got you! For the past 25+ years, we have employed thousands of exceptional employees while partnering with top clientele in every industry nationwide. MK Industries is urgently hiring skilled tradespeople to join the MK team. Partner with your 1:1 recruiter to gain access to available hours & ensure your needs are being met!

Start Date:

 ASAP

• INCREASED

Pay Rate:

$38.00 per hour, plus $188.00 per day per diem, non-local Job Description

Must Have:

• Minimum 3-5 Yrs. trade experience
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up, and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with various trade-specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level, and plumb bob
• Nice to

Have:

• 6 Yrs. marine, shipbuilding, and construction experience
• Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
• Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances, and advanced blueprint reading skills

Job Description:

First-Class Shipfitter, also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfitter or a Boilermaker, is responsible for various tools and equipment used in the fabrication, assembling, and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing a marine vessel. The shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions, as well as multiple shifts operating 24 hours a day. As with almost every position in the shipyard, a Shipfitter may be required to work either day or night, depending upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. We stress the practice of working safely in all situations, with safety procedures that meet and often exceed industry standards. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Yearly Bonus Consistent Work Industry-leading pay People First Culture Weekly Pay Learn more at mkindustries.com and see a full list of available positions! MK Industries is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.